I gave the new MeatStick 4X a try on various cooks including rotisserie and sous vide; two cooking methods that can benefit from a wireless
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Fermented Hot Sauce Via the Pepper Mash Method (Part 2): Processing & Bottling
The final follow up video to the first video on fermenting peppers, this video covers the final processing, bottling, & labeling of the fermented peppers.
Continue readingLots and Lots of Sous Vide Brats
Just a short showing how I made a large quantity of bratwurst for an Oktoberfest party I threw recently.
Continue reading2022 Crown Point Rib Competition Road Trip
Another year; another contest. It’s time for my annual trip to Crown Point, Indiana for the annual Pentwater Rib Competition. Hoping to regain my title
Continue readingFermented Hot Sauce Via the Pepper Mash Method (Part 1)
End of summer is the time of year where I begin fermenting some of my harvested garden grown peppers in preparation for turning them into
Continue readingItalian Beef Sandwich with Melrose Peppers; Cooked Using the SNS Grills Drip ‘N Griddle Pan
Another iteration of the Chicago Italian Beef Sandwich. This time coated with fresh herbs, garlic, and onion then cooked on a roasting pan (the Drip
Continue readingBlanching Sweet Corn with the Spike Brewing Solo Basket
It’s that time of year where Illinois sweet corn is ready to eat and to preserve for eating later. I bought a whole sack (50
Continue readingThe Chicago Pizza Pot Pie
If you’ve ever had the pizza pot pie from the Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co., you will appreciate this inspired homemade version. My apologies
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